Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$118.59 -0.34 (-0.29%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Valero Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Valero Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VLO.

Consensus Price Target

$155.07
30.76% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Valero Energy, the average price target is $155.07. The highest price target for VLO is $197.00, while the lowest price target for VLO is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 30.76% from the current price of $118.59.

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VLO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$155.07	$155.86	$168.07	$153.64
Forecasted Upside	30.76% Upside	10.22% Upside	25.00% Upside	16.22% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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VLO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

VLO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Valero Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Valero Energy	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.63	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	30.76% Upside	1,671.86% Upside	14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/16/2024	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	N. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$171.00 ➝ $165.00	+30.18%
12/9/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	R. Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $160.00	+19.33%
11/11/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$146.00 ➝ $140.00	+2.51%
10/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$192.00 ➝ $176.00	+32.78%
10/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $140.00	+6.58%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$150.00	+10.68%
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10/10/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$173.00 ➝ $141.00	-1.35%
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $165.00	+16.62%
10/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$172.00 ➝ $151.00	+11.84%
9/20/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Todd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$169.00 ➝ $123.00	-11.30%
9/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$149.00 ➝ $131.00	-1.98%
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$177.00	+17.95%
5/16/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
3/26/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$167.00 ➝ $197.00	+16.92%
1/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$154.00 ➝ $155.00	+15.34%
10/30/2023	Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$150.00 ➝ $130.00	+6.29%
7/31/2023	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$145.00	+12.34%
7/19/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$160.00	+36.04%
4/28/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$159.00 ➝ $151.00	+31.72%

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Should I Buy Valero Energy Stock? VLO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Valero Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Valero Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Valero Energy Co.:

Valero Energy Co. has a strong market presence with a market capitalization of approximately $41.64 billion, indicating its stability and potential for growth in the oil and gas sector.
The company recently reported earnings of $1.14 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $0.98, which reflects its operational efficiency and profitability.
Valero Energy Co. has a current stock price of $131.52, which is positioned well within its 52-week range, suggesting potential for appreciation as market conditions improve.
The firm has a dividend yield of 3.31%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in volatile markets.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Valero Energy Co., with a price target averaging around $155.86, indicating positive sentiment and potential upside for investors.

Valero Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Valero Energy Co. for these reasons:

The company's revenue has decreased by 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales volume and market share.
Valero Energy Co. has experienced recent downgrades in price targets from several analysts, which could signal a lack of confidence in its short-term performance.
With a beta of 1.39, Valero Energy Co. is more volatile than the market, suggesting that its stock price may experience larger fluctuations, which could be risky for investors.
One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, which could deter potential investors looking for stable investments.
The company’s quarterly revenue was below analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial targets.

VLO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Valero Energy is $155.07, with a high forecast of $197.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valero Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLO shares.
: According to analysts, Valero Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 30.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Valero Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Valero Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Valero Energy more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Valero Energy is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how VLO compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:VLO) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target